AARP Tax-Aide assistance program seeks counselors
From our weekly issue dated December 26, 2007
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is seeking volunteers for tax counseling.
Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. There is no need to be an AARP member or be a retiree to volunteer (or to receive assistance from AARP Tax-Aide volunteers).
“The AARP Tax-Aide program is a wonderful resource for the American taxpayer,” said Kathie Saunders, Josephine County local coordinator. “Volunteers get a great deal of satisfaction from helping people deal with the challenges of preparing their tax forms.
“If you want to help yourself and others with their tax returns, this is the program for you. We especially need volunteers in Illinois Valley so that we can better assist this area.”
Last year, more than 32,000 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped some 2 million people file their personal income tax forms. The program is offered at 7,000 sites around the country including senior centers, libraries and other convenient locations.
Tax counselor volunteers receive comprehensive training in cooperation with IRS. Training starts the first week in January with additional individual instruction throughout the month. Volunteers are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses.
For more information phone Saunders at 471-3605 (email kates74@msn.com) or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.
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